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Beautiful Tea Museum

Beautiful Tea Museum

아름다운 차박물관 · Seoul · Museums & galleries

Located in Insa-dong, The Beautiful Tea Museum aims to promote Korean tea culture. It preserves and exhibits tea related utensils and items, featuring those from the ancient Gaya and Joseon period as well as items from abroad such as China and Tibet. The museum also displays original tea pots and other ceramics made by young artists and ceramists. Inside the museum is a tea house named "Tea Story," serving a wide variety of teas. Visitors can also purchase tea leaves from all over the world at the Tea Shop.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionSeoul
Address19-11, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hours11:30-20:00
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
AdmissionFree* Separate charge applies to cafe (must order at least 1 menu item per person)

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